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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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